The Peoria Woman - October 2006

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Susan Rees
Empowering Women Through Financial Education
Susan Rees is a financial services representative at MassMutual Financial Group. In 1998, she became only the third female general agent in company history. No longer in the role of managing the agency, her focus is serving her clients and improving financial literacy for women and girls.
Features
Publisher's Note
That Was Easy!
Looking at the big picture and keeping a positive attitude when an unexpected event happens is challenging, both personally and professionally.
Peoria Profile
Alicia Washington: Prairie State Legal Services
Alicia Washington became interested in a legal career when she was still in elementary school, but it wasn’t the fancy suits and million-dollar paydays that interested her. She wanted to follow in the footsteps of great helpers such as Thurgood Marshall.
Lead Story
Fall Gardening
Just because the seasons are changing doesn't mean it's time to give up on your garden.
Columns
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Surgical Robots: the Future is Now
When you or a loved one is faced with surgery, it’s only natural to want the best possible outcome and the quickest recovery. Ongoing advances in surgical techniques and technology have continued to make this more likely for patients than ever.